Sklar Pestalozza Placenta Scoop, Serrated, 12 Inch

The Sklar Pestalozza Placenta Scoop is an obstetric instrument used to remove retained placental tissue from the uterus after delivery, a procedure needed when the placenta does not separate and pass naturally on its own. The serrated edge along the scoop helps the clinician gently but effectively separate tissue from the uterine wall as it is drawn out, reducing the need for repeated attempts that could increase bleeding or trauma.

Measuring 12 inches, the instrument gives the obstetrician sufficient reach to work within the uterine cavity from an external approach. Retained placenta is a recognised complication of childbirth that requires prompt management to reduce the risk of postpartum haemorrhage and infection, so instruments like this are considered essential equipment on a labour ward.

Maternity units and obstetric departments stock a placenta scoop as part of their standard postpartum haemorrhage and retained products management equipment, kept ready alongside other emergency obstetric instruments.